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Peaches asks about pets

Handsome

Hosted by Fortune Feimster, Mae Martin and Tig Notaro

57m
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Summary

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Fortune Feimster, Tig Notaro, and May Martin return for another episode of the podcast, opening with news of winning two Webby Awards. The hosts then dive into funny personal anecdotes, including Tig getting mistaken for wearing non-prescription glasses and Fortune discussing her mom's surprisingly upbeat approach to planning her own funeral complete with a cardboard cutout. Later, the hosts answer a listener question from musician Peaches about whether they are cat, dog, or reptile people, leading to a sprawling conversation about animal companionship and quirks.

  • When planning ahead for difficult life events, keeping a sense of humor and involving loved ones in open conversations can bring unexpected levity and comfort. 23:03
  • Pet preferences span widely across the hosts, with a shared fascination for long-haired wiener dogs and the unique bonds animals create. 40:01

Chapters

  1. 0:00
    Podcast Intro and Host Greeting

    Hosts introduce themselves and set the stage for the episode.

  2. 2:16
    Webby Awards Celebration

    The trio recounts winning two Webby Awards and debates how to handle the trophies.

  3. 4:14
    Kids’ Haircuts and Family Life

    They talk about their children’s back‑to‑school haircuts, barber visits, and family dynamics.

  4. 15:12
    Advertising Segment – Allstate Insurance

    A brief ad segment promoting Allstate auto insurance and a humorous anecdote about glasses.

  5. 17:00
    Mom’s Funeral Planning and Open Dialogue

    Tig shares her mother’s candid approach to funeral planning, encouraging open conversations about mortality.

  6. 38:05
    Pet Preferences with Peaches

    Peaches asks the hosts about their favorite pets, sparking a playful discussion about cats, dogs, and other animals.

  7. 50:48
    Vegetable Quiz and Closing Reflections

    The hosts wrap up with a light‑hearted vegetable quiz, reflecting on the episode’s themes and future plans.

  8. 53:09
    Cats and Outdoor Adventures

    Discussion about whether cats still go out to hunt and the risks involved.

  9. 53:44
    Firefighters and Cat Rescue Stories

    Guests share humorous anecdotes about cats stuck in trees and firefighters rescuing them.

  10. 54:55
    Comedy Jokes About Cats and Vets

    Hosts recall a comedian’s joke involving a cat at the vet, sparking laughter.

  11. 55:29
    Upcoming Tour Dates and Show Plans

    One host outlines her upcoming tour stops and future show ideas.

  12. 57:09
    Promotion and Call to Action

    Hosts encourage listeners to subscribe, rate, and share the podcast across platforms.

Highlights

  • 2:06

    The GamCam Ideastrategy

    Fortune and Tig pitch a new visual gag for in-person episodes called the GamCam, set at ground level to capture their legs while telling stories.

  • 9:11

    Declaring As A Comedianstory

    Tig shares a story from her early temp days in Los Angeles where she dryly informed an intimidating boss that she is a comedian.

  • 16:18

    The Stephen King Glassesstory

    Tig recounts how friends and airport facial recognition staff pointed out that her new prescription glasses look distinctly like Stephen King's style.

  • 22:36

    Planning A Funeralstory

    Fortune explains how her mother surprised her and her brother by taking them to a funeral home to cheerfully plan her own memorial service.

  • 38:40

    Snake And Iguana Peopleinsight

    The hosts joke about the distinct subcultures associated with owning unusual pets like reptiles and birds.

Quotes

  • “We won two Webby Awards.”
    Fortune Feimster · 2:16
  • “I was trying to do stand up for a while, but like, did cats figure out how to get down from trees?”
    Mae Martin · 53:26
  • “I actually, the fire department got a tree down, a cat down from a tree on my street the other night.”
    Unnamed speaker · 53:44
  • “I came back and now I'm left again.”
    Mae Martin · 53:39
  • HandsomeBansom.com 1:21–1:26
  • Allstate 15:12–15:43
  • Handsome 57:09–57:59
  • Allstate 58:06–58:44

About this episode

Iconic musician Peaches asks Handsome a question about a part of our lives we all love... pets! Plus Fortune's onion shirt, trying on Tig's spectacles, and an update on Ginger! Handsome is hosted by Tig Notaro, Mae Martin, and Fortune FeimsterFollow us on social media @handsomepodMerch at handsomepod.com http://handsomepod.com/Watch Handsome on YouTube http://youtube.com/@handsomepod and Hulu https://www.hulu.com/series/b583d0bc-eeb0-4560-8b2b-5c8ae0248a19?play=false&utm_source=shared_linkThis is a Headgum https://headgum.com/ podcast. Follow Headgum on Twitter https://x.com/headgum, Instagram https://www.instagram.com/headgum/, and Tiktok https://www.tiktok.com/@headgum. Advertise on Handsome https://gumball.fm/shows/handsome via Gumball.fm http://gumball.fm/. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Transcript

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9,871 words · 7 speakers

Speaker names marked are inferred from speaking time and the show’s known hosts — they are not voice-verified.

Topics

  • Nashville
  • Los Angeles
  • Madison
  • Durham
  • Morganton
  • Jacksonville
  • Fort Lauderdale
  • Oakland
  • Bakersfield
  • Santa Barbara

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